Uneven sashings creating issues....
#21
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Originally Posted by Prism99
There is a specific technique you can use to apply sashings accurately every time. All you need to do is mark your long sashings with where the seams should go.
If your rows consist of 12-inch blocks with 1-inch sashings, for example, you would mark your long sashing strip at 12 inches, at the next 1 inch, at the next 12 inches, at the next 1 inch, etc. You can use pencil on the wrong side of the sashing strip to make these marks, which should go from one cut side of the strip to the other. When you are ready to attach your sashing to a row of blocks, pin each intersection first. You will find that in some places you will need to ease in a block and in other places you will need to ease in the sashing.
Most importantly, when you attach the next row of blocks, you again pin each intersection. That way the blocks in the 2nd row will be aligned perfectly with the blocks in the 1st row.
When you are pinning, if you encounter a large discrepancy that can't be eased to fit, that is the time to fix the origin of the problem. Looking at the picture you provided, I think you would have found that the 2nd-to-
end block in the top row was too large to be easily matched up to the block below (which might have been a bit too small). At that point you could probably have prevented the problem by unsewing the short sashing and re-sewing it so that top block was a little smaller.
Cornerstones are actually a more elaborate solution to the problem. In effect, they create the seam intersections needed for matching rows. Marking the sashing accomplishes the same thing when cornerstones are not used.
If your rows consist of 12-inch blocks with 1-inch sashings, for example, you would mark your long sashing strip at 12 inches, at the next 1 inch, at the next 12 inches, at the next 1 inch, etc. You can use pencil on the wrong side of the sashing strip to make these marks, which should go from one cut side of the strip to the other. When you are ready to attach your sashing to a row of blocks, pin each intersection first. You will find that in some places you will need to ease in a block and in other places you will need to ease in the sashing.
Most importantly, when you attach the next row of blocks, you again pin each intersection. That way the blocks in the 2nd row will be aligned perfectly with the blocks in the 1st row.
When you are pinning, if you encounter a large discrepancy that can't be eased to fit, that is the time to fix the origin of the problem. Looking at the picture you provided, I think you would have found that the 2nd-to-
end block in the top row was too large to be easily matched up to the block below (which might have been a bit too small). At that point you could probably have prevented the problem by unsewing the short sashing and re-sewing it so that top block was a little smaller.
Cornerstones are actually a more elaborate solution to the problem. In effect, they create the seam intersections needed for matching rows. Marking the sashing accomplishes the same thing when cornerstones are not used.
This is exactly what I do! It works.
I also check my blocks to get an "average" size - I'm usually within 1/8 inch or so on a 12 inch block
#23
The airplane quilt looks lovely! You CAN learn. I think these kinds of problems show up when we try to skip a step, or think we have been doing it fine, it will work this time, too! Measuring, squaring up blocks and watching that dreaded quarter inch seam make for a happy quit!
Happy flying! :lol:
Happy flying! :lol:
#27
Originally Posted by katier825
Have you double checked the size of the blocks? The top 2 on the right look bigger to me than the ones on the next row. If not, check your seam allowances. They might not all be the same.
#28
Originally Posted by motomom
Cute Quilt! Congratulations on getting all that applique done! I haven't tried an applique yet, it seems so hard to me. But I sure love yours!
Thank you, for all the kind words!!! :D :D
#30
Thank you, Esqmommy! :-)
Yes, this board is wonderful!!! I was just about ready to toss the thing in the garbage, read the all pointers, and regrouped....
You all are truly great!!!! And my heart appreciates every one of you! :D
Yes, this board is wonderful!!! I was just about ready to toss the thing in the garbage, read the all pointers, and regrouped....
You all are truly great!!!! And my heart appreciates every one of you! :D
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